Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Start a career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice with Specsavers.
- Earn £8.20 per hour for a 40-hour week.
- Complete a 15-18 month apprenticeship leading to a qualification.
- Requires GCSE Maths (grade 9-4/A*-C) and no prior optical sector experience.
About the Role
Specsavers Woking is looking for a caring individual to start their career as an Optical Assistant Apprentice.
What You'll Do
- Welcome customers into store
- Book eye tests
- Pre-screen patients
- Provide style advice
- Measure frames
- Take phone calls
What's On Offer?
- Pay: £8.20 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours a week across 5 days, including weekend requirements
- Duration: 15-18 months, leading to a fully-fledged Optical Assistant qualification
- Pension: Auto-enrollment into the pension scheme with employer contributions
- Perks: Specsavers Perks portal for discounts, WeCare employee support, complimentary Headspace subscription, eyecare and haircare discounts, an additional paid day off on your birthday, enhanced family leave, and company sick pay.
Entry Requirements
- Grade 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs in Maths (or equivalent/predicted result)
- Individuals who have lived in the EU for 3 years or more, with the right to work in the UK
- Must not have previously worked in the Optical Sector
- Ability to travel to the store location on a daily basis
About the Apprenticeship Scheme
This scheme offers people of all ages the chance to boost their skills and kickstart a career in optics while earning a full-time wage. You will receive on-the-job training alongside structured learning.